breathtaking views

Awe-inspiring scenic overlooks

Breathtaking views are scenes of such striking beauty or grandeur that they seem to take one's breath away—mountain vistas, ocean panoramas, cityscapes from great heights.

The phrase appears constantly in travel writing and real estate listings, where overuse has dulled its impact: The penthouse offers breathtaking views of the skyline.

Often shortened to simply the views are breathtaking.

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overlook · picture perfect · photo op · majestic · sweeping · horizon · wide open spaces · mountaintop · cliff · canyon · rolling hills · sunset · awe · gasp · spectacular · dramatic · once in a lifetime · hidden gem

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